Soundcraft Ui12 Compact 12-Channel Digital Mixer

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Control this digital mixer from your tablet, PC or smartphone! Sweeten your mix with the Ui12's Lexicon reverb/delays and dbx feedback control.

The Ui Series mixers feature cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices, and can use up to 10 control devices simultaneously. In addition, the Ui12 and Ui16 each feature built-in HARMAN signal processing from dbx, DigiTech and Lexicon, including dbx AFS2, DigiTech Amp Modeling, and more. Both models feature fully recallable and remote-controlled mic gain and phantom power, along with 4-band parametric EQ, high-pass filter, compressor, de-esser and noise gate on input channels.

Both mixers offer 31-band graphic EQ, noise gate and compressor on all outputs, plus real-time frequency analyser (RTA) on inputs and outputs. Built in are three dedicated Lexicon FX busses: Reverb, Delay and Chorus. In addition, mixer controls include Subgroups, Mute groups and View groups, among others. The Ui Series mixers feature full Show/Snapshot recallability with channel recall safes, while security lockout features allow customization of device access to only specific functions and mixes if needed. Both mixers also offer independent network interfaces on board for simultaneous control by Wi-Fi and Ethernet, plus a floor-ready rugged chassis for live applications.

The Ui12 also features four XLR combo mic/line inputs, four XLR mic inputs, two channels of Hi- Z/instrument inputs, as well as a stereo RCA line input. A 2-channel USB media player is included, along with two balanced XLR Aux outputs, two quarter-inch headphone outputs with level control, plus read more balanced stereo XLR and quarter-inch main outputs. Two-channel USB audio playback is compatible with MP3, WAV and AIFF formats.

These tutorial videos will get you from unboxing your Soundcraft Ui to mixing like a pro:


Features:

- Tablet/PC/Smartphone Controlled Digital Mixer
- Integrated Wi-Fi
- Cross-platform compatibility with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices
- Use up to 10 control devices (tablets, phones, PCs) simultaneously
- Legendary Harman Signal Processing from dbx, Digitech, and Lexicon
- Fully recallable and remote-controlled mic preamps
- 4-band Parametric EQ, High-Pass Filter, Compressor, De-esser and Noise Gate on input channels
- 31-band Graphic EQ, Noise Gate and Compressor on all outputs
- Real-Time Frequency Analyser (RTA) on inputs and outputs
- 3 dedicated Lexicon FX effects processors: Reverb, Delay and Chorus
- Subgroups, Mute Groups, View Groups, and more mixer controls
- Show/Snapshot recall with channel safes and security lockout
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- Hardware Form: Floor
- Wi-Fi Router Onboard: Yes
- Ethernet Control: Yes
- Total Inputs: 12
- XLR Mic Inputs: 4 Mic/Line, 4 Mic
- Hi-Z/Instrument channels: 2
- Main Outputs: XLR and 1/4"
- Aux / Monitor Sends: 2 balanced XLR
- USB Playback: 2-Channel
- USB Stereo Recording: No
- HDMI Output: No
- Headphone 1/4" Out: 2
- Stereo RCA Line Input: Yes
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 7.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 18 x 11 x 6 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SCR-5056217-01

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 844-776-4899

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted March 23, 2016 by William W in Paris, TX

"Worth Every Penny"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Quite possibly the best 8 Channel mixer on the market...

Sound
Forums and blogs will tell you the preamp's are filled with noise at high gain levels (+30db or higher). I did not have this problem. I believe the issue was present during the first few runs of manufacturing. Soundcraft has obviously solved the issue.

Features
Every channel has awesome dynamic options and great EQ. Compressors are high quality and the Automatic Feedback Suppression algorithms are spot-on. With the feedback reduction settings turned on - frequencies are cut in real time. Frequency cuts are done at very specific levels and the reduction does not take away from the program material in any way. It's perfect.

Ease of Use
The user interface is very easy to use - even for someone who has never touched a digital mixer... I watched the Soundcraft UI tutorials on youtube before the mixer arrived. Upon my first time using it in a real world application, I was able to easily navigate the interface via laptop and had my band practicing in around 10 minutes. Very easy to use and very powerful. If you intend to use an external router with the Soundcraft UI12 - configure a static IP address in the network settings and connect a CAT5 cable from the UI12 to your router using ports 1, 2, 3, or 4 etc... Do not plug the UI12 into the WAN1 or INTERNET port. Think of the UI12 as another computer or device connected to your read more router. Do not connect the UI12 to your router in terms of it being the "MODEM". It will not work this way.

Quality
The product itself is lightweight and built well. I see no issues with the quality of this mixer. If you intend to take her on the road - I would suggest having a padded case built for it or at least use the original packaging to transport. This is a common sense topic though - protect your gear and it will be good to you...Bang it around and it may not work the next time you set the stage.

Value
Yes. The value of this piece of hardware is unmatched at this point. I have used plenty of 4, 8, 12, and 16 channel mixers - this one is the best I have found so far.

Manufacturer Support
N/A (Have not had to use any support.)

The Wow Factor
The interface flows so smoothly that I cannot imagine giging without it. If you are a band that plays at the same venue somewhat regularly. The snapshot feature will make soundchecks obsolete. Simply save the "Show" and save the "Snapshot" of that show. Select it on the fly and plug in the same way you did last time. All of your settings are saved and you can begin playing immediately. This is a feature only found in much higher dollar products.

Musical Background:
10+ years in sound industry / Guitar, Drums, Keyboard/Piano, DJ / Live Performance

Musical Style:
Prog. Rock
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